Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Rippling is a cool startup, so I thought I should write a review before I forget!
I applied for the job through their website and got in touch with Adam and the cofounder. I got to see their pitch deck, and it was very impressive!
We had a Q&A session during the first Google Hangout. I chatted about my background. It was good to hear that most of their engineers were founders before. Each team owns a product area and is like a small startup. They have an engineering-driven culture. A combination of these things is rare!
The second Google Hangout was one system design + one medium-level coding question. I felt they might have tweaked the interviews a bit for me since I told them that I am not good at answering algorithm questions.
In general, a very promising startup with great people!
Questions
Design an Instagram clone.
Reverse words.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Rippling Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Rippling's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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Rippling Work Experiences
- 4.0Growth And Ownership, SlowingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: Lots of room for growth and ownership. Great manager.Cons: Seems to be slowing down a bit.
- 5.0Empowering Growth and InnovationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 1, 2024Pros: Working at Rippling has exceeded my expectations in many ways. The company provides a stimulating environment where employees can actively contribute to building innovative products using cutting-edge technology. This has not only facilitated the company's growth but also supported my personal career development. The emphasis on scalability and extensibility in our projects ensures continuous learning and professional growth. Additionally, Rippling's support for remote work fosters a healthy work-life balance, enabling flexibility without compromising productivity.Cons: One challenge I've encountered is inter-team dependency. Sometimes, project timelines are impacted due to dependencies on other teams, which can slow down progress and create bottlenecks. Improving communication and coordination between teams could streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
- 5.0Great team and cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 6, 2021Pros: There's a strong engineering culture. Engineers get a level of visibility and decision-making that's unparalleled in a company this size. There's an incredibly high number of former CTOs and founders on the team. Tons of great people to learn from. The company has a clear strategic vision and a great product. Lots of career opportunities as the company is growing quickly, and people are taking on new roles and founding new product lines.Cons: Timezone differences are hard on the India team. Most team meetings and company all-hands are in the mornings for the US and evenings for India.
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